What liter size should a good travel backpack be?

Before traveling, we have to choose the most suitable backpack. Here are some suggestions for you to choose the best travel backpack

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Standard 1: Choosing a backpack according to your body length

Before choosing a backpack, you need to measure the length of your back upper body first, that is, the distance from the protrusion of the cervical spine to the last lumbar spine. If the length of the torso is less than 45 cm, you should buy a small backpack. If the torso length is between 45-52 cm, you should choose a medium-sized backpack. If your torso is longer than 52 cm, you should pick a large backpack.

Standard 2: Choosing a backpack according to the itinerary 

For one-day round trip outings, cycling, and mountaineering activities, choosing a backpack under 30 liters. For two to three days camping, you can choose a multi-functional backpack of 30-40 liters, such as Matein 1159 travel backpack, which is light in weight and multi-functional. It has chest adjustment buckles, free conversion between portable and backpack, and expandable capacity. It is convenient, practical, safe and comfortable.

For hiking of more than four days,have to carry outdoor equipment such as tents, sleeping bags, and moisture-proof mats . You can choose a backpack of 45 liters or more. In addition, the backpacks used for general field activities are different from those used when climbing high mountains. The backpacks used for mountaineering do not have many parts. Friends who like mountaineering should pay attention.

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Standard 3: Choosing carry on backpack according to gender

Men and women have different body shapes and load-bearing capacities, the choices for outdoor backpacks are also different. For a short outing of one or two days, backpack of about 30 liters is sufficient for both. For long-distance trips or camping of more than 2 to 3 days, when have to choose a backpack of 45 to 70 liters or larger, men generally choose a backpack of about 55 liters, and women choose a backpack of 45 liters.

Standard 4: Choosing a backpack according to the number of people

When going out alone, you can choose a backpack of about 25 to 35 liters. When taking family and children out on holiday,  you need to choose a backpack of about 40 liters from the perspective of taking care of the family,and the backpack is better to have more external pockets to help family members carry umbrellas, cameras, food and other items.

The reference standard is that the hips and legs should be visible from the back when carrying the backpack. It is wrong and dangerous to see only a big backpack and two lower legs.

In addition, the style and comfort of the tsa backpack must be tested personally before choosing. All parts of the backpack that touch the body must have enough cushions, and the inner frame and stitching of the backpack must be strong. Pay special attention to the thickness and quality of the shoulder straps, and check whether there are chest straps, waist straps, shoulder straps, etc. and their adjustment straps.

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